Javier knew he wanted to pursue a PhD and knew the MRes Exercise Physiology course offered at NTU would give him the opportunity to gain substantial research experience. NTU was also his first choice as he had studied here for his undergraduate, so already knew the Sport Department well.

He particularly enjoyed the research elements where he developed his research skills, communication skills and interview skills. He had an abundance of opportunities on his course to spend time gaining valuable research experience which directly benefited him to gaining the academic career he has currently.